A common complaint among many dog guardians when it comes to daily walks is that dogs are completely disengaged and don’t listen to or interact with us. But, my questions are, are we providing engagement for them? How are we communicating with them? How effective is that communication? We can’t…

Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, it can be challenging to remember to show and practice some basic elements need for a successful, happy, and meaningul life. One of those being gratitude. …

Small, meaningful, and impactful changes to your dog’s daily food routine Did you know that dogs weren’t designed to eat food out of a bowl every day? They were designed to hunt, forage, and scavenge. Did you know that dogs are actually ominvores? Yes, they ARE carnivores, but they also…

Tips to keep your dog happy and healthy The holiday season can be equally wonderful and stressful for us humans and sometimes we forget that the hustle and bustle could adversely affect our dogs too. Here are some things to consider and tips to help keep your pooch happy and…

It depends on where you live, the weather conditions, and your dog. Generally, your dog will benefit from wearing a coat or a jacket during any of these conditions: if there is snow or ice on the ground there are persistent and chilly winds it feels or is actually below…

The 5 Love Languages (when it comes to humans) are: Acts of service Receiving gifts Quality time Words of affirmation Physical touch Did you know that these can actually apply to dogs as well? Let me explain. Acts of Service This can be meeting the dog needs to the best…

Walks with our dogs can be many things. Wonderful. Enjoyable. A bonding experience. Stressful. Overwhelming. Overstimulating. Not fun. AND they can be a combo of awesome and dumpster fire all in the same walk. Noooooooo! Humans can sometimes work against our dogs instead of with them. It’s a natural thing…

It can be very challenging and easy to feel disrespected when your dog doesn’t listen to you. Here are 5 common reasons why this might be happening and a few tips on how to address and manage. What developmental stage is your dog in? Age is important. During adolescense (aka…

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and favorite times of year! I know that many people share the same feelings and look forward to including their dog in all of the Halloween festivities. …